Tips to Make Moving Easier

When you think about it, moving is a pretty monumental task. It may be treated as a simple fact of life, but in essence you’re boxing up you’re packing up your entire life to send it somewhere new, whether it be across the street or across the world. There may be things you have to leave behind or new things you have to pick up along the way. If you’re not extra careful with your packing, there may be things that you didn’t mean to leave behind that are forgotten anyway. And then when you reach your new house, you have to unpack, well, your entire life.

It’s no wonder it can be stressful to so many, but there are ways to make it easier for yourself. The most important is to plan ahead. If you have a chance, start itemizing and packing with at least 30 days to go before the move.

Communicate with Your Mover

If you’re staying within the same city, you may be able to avoid hiring a mover, provided your or some friends have trucks that can move things from the old house into the new. However, if you’re moving some distance or don’t have quite so many resources, you’ll need to hire a mover.

There’s more that goes into your moving estimate than simply distance. When you discuss the move with the mover, make sure to give them an accurate picture of what they’ll be moving. If you plan to buy new furniture once you’re there, you may just have boxes of kitchen supplies, clothes, books and such. If, on the other hand, you have a heavy armoire that was passed down from your grandmother that needs to be treated with special care, you need to tell your movers about that. This will enable them to bring the right equipment along and to more accurately offer your estimate.

Let Go of Old Junk

Maybe you’ve been meaning to go through your closet for months and clear out any unused items, but you just haven’t gotten around to it. Moving is an excellent time to cut loose anything that you no longer have any use for. Hold a yard sale or start a bag to donate to a local thrift store. Don’t be stingy. Consider seriously: will you actually use this in your new home? If its appeal is sentimental value, is it really sentimental or is it just the moving stress talking? You don’t have to cut your belongings down to bare necessities, but giving up utterly unnecessary items will make packing (and later unpacking) much easier.

Take Inventory and Label

It may be tedious, but taking an inventory will significantly lessen the chances of losing important items in packing and moving. It may also make you feel a little more confident if you don’t 100% trust professional movers. Label each box and keep a list of every item in your house with the label of the box out to the side. While you’re labeling boxes, this may also be a good time to mark if items in the box are fragile so the movers will know to treat them with care. All of these steps will also make it much easier for you when you’re unpacking in your new home.

Find Ways to Loosen Up

Moving isn’t just tedious and physically stressful. It can also be emotionally taxing. So when you’re preparing for your move, don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Wherever possible, find ways to have fun. Maybe you can listen to your favorite music while you pack or create an upbeat playlist to keep your spirits up as you pack. Maybe you can make a game out of packing or get the whole family involved. Pack in phases and don’t forget to take breaks. Just go easy on yourself and remember that it will all pay off when you’re settled in your new home.

The right real estate agent will also help make moving easier, by having your back through the buying or selling process and helping you to find the best deal. If you’re selling, they can help you stage your home and where to add value. If you’re buying a new home, they can introduce you to the best neighborhoods for your household. Moving can be stressful, but it helps not to have to do it alone.

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